Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[NJlauren]

Yeah, but you'd think they'd do one or the other, not both at the same time. DHS is really a mess some mornings, last month three headliners were down at the same time at rope drop.

Totally agree, one morning I was there in November ToT and RnR were down, and then rise went down. It was raining (during Natalie) and slinky may have been down at some point too.

It makes touring really hard, it’s clear RnR and ToR need referb but at the same time?!?! Hopefully the overlap is short??

 

[hhisc16]

Good Morning!

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Full Moon Friday...
Next Friday is the 13th...

 

[HokieRaven5]

Kali River Rapids expected to reopen in March 2023 at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom is scheduled to close for its annual refurbishment in early 2023, and is expected to reopen March 17 2023.

 

[igrsod]

Looking forward to finally attending the Arts Festival, it's the only one I've never done.

It's by far, my favourite festival. I really loved when they had the classes too. We had a great time learning how to pretend to be artists.
I hope no one else figures out how great this festival is.

 

[Landry]

I have so many thoughts on this.

-I really wish they'd give you the option to go to a special scrap area to buy new pieces to further customize you saber. I chose the pieces I liked best for mine, but my attitudes and tastes are always subject to change, so there's an interest.

-I do feel as though my Elemental Nature saber just became a little more special, since the ability to buy my specific design has become more limited.

-I notice these pieces are only available in Disneyland for the time being. Does that mean they'll be replaced at WDW too, or will it be a bicoastal thing, encouraging guests to visit both parks? I guess we'll see.

At DHS you can buy the scrap from the check-in register at Savi's. You just have to tell them what build you're wanting to buy from and they'll tell you what they have to sell. I bought an extra hilt piece from there back in October '21. I just wish they would hurry up and refresh WDW's selection since all of Disneyland's have been refreshed.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Jeremy Renner Shares Video with Family from Hospital

 

[soniam]

Yeah, but you'd think they'd do one or the other, not both at the same time. DHS is really a mess some mornings, last month three headliners were down at the same time at rope drop.

I think Jim Hill on the Disney Dish podcast said that TOT had to be fixed. I think the lining on the inside of the towers was starting to come off. I don't think it was planned.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Fear Not, current DHS wait times are going to improve now that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has reopened after being closed for 9 days!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Reopens Following Unexpected 9-Day Closure

 

[mickey916]

Fear Not, current DHS wait times are going to improve now that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has reopened after being closed for 9 days!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Reopens Following Unexpected 9-Day Closure

When we went last May it seemed every time we got in line the ride went down. It happened to us on Slinky Dog, Rise and then Lightning McQueen...we couldn't believe even that one went down on us...

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Locking this thread while I clean up the political posts. Please remember:

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Think I got them all. Please report any posts that do not follow the guidelines right away to minimize closing of threads. Thanks, everyone.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Patents Head Mounted Display That Could Change Character Costumes and Interactions

Disney Enterprises has filed a patent for a system that provides visibility via a head-mounted display (HMD) for an operator of something. In the patent, two illustrations depict the HMD in use with an operator in a vehicle with limited to no forward visibility, and an operator in a character costume shaped like a rabbit. The use case of each can be directly tied to theme park offerings such as a car driving through Cars Land, or a character in a meet and greet situation.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket On Sale Jan. 10

Florida residents can join in the excitement of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrationwith Disney Weekday Magic Tickets, available for purchase starting January 10, 2023.

Florida residents can purchase a 2-Day Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for $175 plus tax – or choose a 3-Day Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for just $20 more (total ticket price $195 plus tax). A specially priced 4-day ticket is also available.

With this ticket offer, Florida residents can enjoy the enchantment of the Walt Disney World theme parks – including limited-time experiences. Plus, they can enjoy all things creative during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, taking place from January 13 to February 20, 2023.

 

[Gusey]

‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Exhibit has Officially Closed at EPCOT.

 

[HokieRaven5]

James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 2’ Is Profitable and He’ll Make the Sequels

“It looks like just with the momentum that the film has now that will easily pass our break even in the next few days, so it looks like I can’t wiggle out of this, I’m gonna have to do these other sequels,” Cameron said (with presumably some feigned reluctance, given his obvious dedication and enthusiasm for his franchise). “I know what I’m going to be doing the next six or seven years. The point is we’re going to be okay. I’m sure that we’ll have a discussion soon with with the top folks at Disney about the game plan going forward for Avatar 3, which is already in the can – we’ve already captured and photographed the whole film so we’re in extended post-production to do all that CG magic. And then Avatar 4 and 5 are both written. We even have some of 4 in the can. We’ve begun a franchise at this point. We’ve begun a saga that can now play out over multiple films.”

 

[scrappinginontario]

I think a room discount would generally be just as good, if not better and they have had some of those over the last few yrs. in some form or fashion. The last 2 trips we've stayed offsite and this meager g/c deal wouldn't sway me to pay rack rate for rooms and tix.

I'm sure many will be happy with it though, so it's good for them.

It depends on where and what is booked.

We booked Pop. Average price per night is $187. GC is $50/night.

GC offer is definitely a better deal than any room discount would be as value resorts are normally 10% and occasionally 15% off.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Construction Walls Are Down At Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.

We’ve made it to rolling hedge status!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Jerrod Maruyama, Ashley Taylor, and More Artists Share First Look at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Pieces

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney World Confirms Mandatory Locker System for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom
Disney World has confirmed that “all loose articles must be stored in the lockers or left with a non-rider” in order to ride TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. This is the first implementation of a locker system for a Walt Disney World roller coaster. Disney typically allows guests to store items at their feet or in a pouch on the roller coaster itself.

 

[Violetspider]

Disney World Confirms Mandatory Locker System for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom
Disney World has confirmed that “all loose articles must be stored in the lockers or left with a non-rider” in order to ride TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. This is the first implementation of a locker system for a Walt Disney World roller coaster. Disney typically allows guests to store items at their feet or in a pouch on the roller coaster itself.

Well, I sure hope they took the size of Loungefly bags into consideration when they designed the size of these lockers, considering how ubiquitous the bags are at Disney. Ones like the free narrow entry flat lockers at Universal would not be fun.